New Market Road over Warner River
FairPosted for loadMerrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.17 MI from Nh RTE 103 · Structure no. 026301570008700
- Built
- 1840
- 185 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 428
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Market Road over Warner River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying New Market Road over Warner River in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1840 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 185 years old, older than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 428 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 633 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Market Road over Warner River built?
It was built in 1840, making it 185 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is New Market Road over Warner River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does New Market Road over Warner River carry?
About 428 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is New Market Road over Warner River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns New Market Road over Warner River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.